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Vegetable and Tofu Stir-Fry


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious and colorful stir-fry featuring an array of vegetables and tofu, perfect for a quick meal.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp Garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger (finely chopped)
  • 2 Red capsicum (cut into cubes)
  • 2 Yellow capsicum (cut into cubes)
  • 1 Green capsicum (cut into cubes)
  • 200 g Mushroom (sliced)
  • 1 cup Carrot (sliced)
  • 200 g Tofu (cut into cubes)
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Red chilli sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Red chilli paste
  • 1 tsp MSG (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp White pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp Cornflour
  • Green onions for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a wok.
  2. When the oil is very hot, add ginger and garlic and fry for a few seconds.
  3. Add the chopped vegetables and sauté for a few minutes on high heat.
  4. Add tofu and fry for a minute.
  5. Now add 2 cups of water in the wok.
  6. Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, red chilli paste, MSG, salt and white pepper powder and let the mixture come to a boil.
  7. Mix cornflour with a little water and add it in the wok.
  8. Cook till the sauce thickens.
  9. Garnish with spring onion greens.
  10. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This dish can be served with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • You can adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of red chilli sauce and paste.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas as desired.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg